*ACTEM 2021 Virtual Fall Conference*
Thur. & Fri., Oct. 14-15, 2021 •  3:00 - 7:00 PM
HOPIN will be our virtual event platform again for the 2021 Fall
Conference.
Click HERE
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 to see a short [90 seconds] overview video of Hopin.

ACTEM was really hoping to get back to an in-person conference this fall
but our plans changed  because of the risk posed with the COVID-19 Delta
Variant.  The ACTEM board voted that it would be best for all to hold our
conference virtually again this fall.

*Registration now open:*    *Click HERE to Register
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ACTEM has a great lineup of workshop sessions plus two outstanding keynote
speakers.   Details of the schedule and workshop session descriptions will
be posted on ACTEM website in the upcoming weeks.

*Keynote Speakers*

*Michael Matera*  - is an innovative educator whose passion for changing
the game of school is infectious. By day, Michael is a dynamic middle
school Social Studies teacher at University School of Milwaukee. He ignites
both his classroom and professional development audiences with interactive
play, passion and purpose-driven learning. Proclaimed nationally and
internationally as a gamification guru, Michael transforms the traditional
classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is
paramount.

As a leader in the education field Michael offers support for the wider
community through his book *Explore Like a Pirate:Gamification and
Game-Inspired Course Design to Engage, Enrich, and Elevate Your Learners*,
his Youtube channel, podcast, and blog.  Order a copy of this book with
your registration for only $20.


*Shreya Dave* - graduated from MIT with a PhD in Mechanical
Engineering and currently
serves as CEO of Via Separations. She was recognized by MIT's Technology
Review as one of the "Innovators Under 35" in 2018.  Ms. Dave is credited
with developing a new technology that could save 90% of the energy used in
the industrial processes to separate chemicals for food, beverages, drugs,
and fuel. This process accounts for 12% of the total energy consumption in
the U.S.

Shreya is passionate about creating things, educating people, and improving
energy efficiency.  Her keynote will include the important lessons that
educators throughout her life have taught her.


*Cost: *

   - 2021-22 ACTEM Individual Members - *FREE*
   - Non-Members - $20
   - Out-of-State Educators - $30

*Schedule:*

This year's schedule will be an afternoon & evening format so no subs would
be necessary. Both Thursday and Friday offer the same schedule below.


   3:00  PM
   Login and Check out Hopin
   3:15 - 4:00 PM
   Session 1
   4:15 - 4:45 PM
   Expo Hall Time - Bingo
   5:00 - 6:00  PM
   Keynote
   6:15 - 7:00  PM
   Session 2



*Register today at this LINK <http://www.actem.org/event-4479086>*


Gary Lanoie, Executive Director
ACTEM - The Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine
P.O. Box 187, Gorham, ME 04038
Phone: (207) 222-4353    FAX:  (207) 222-2057     Email:  [log in to unmask]
*SAVE THE DATE * *• * *ACTEM 2021 Fall Conference  **•  Oct. 14-15, 2021*